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I worked the door for a friend for a charity event. It was super early, and there was a regular bouncer. This skinny kid comes up and asks if he can go in. I sa

I worked the door for a friend for a charity event. It was super early, and there was a regular bouncer. This skinny kid comes up and asks if he can go in. I said sure and let him in. The bouncer comes up and says "what are you doing?!" Keep in mind, this is my friend's event, for charity. I know all the people involved, and I know it is empty. "What do you mean?" I ask. "You can't just let him in." "What should I do?" I was really curious. "Ask him if he is on the list. Look at your pad. Go in and check. Then finally let him in." "Why?" "It makes him feel better about getting in." Its like an open secret everyone in the industry knows.

bena 8y ago
That's like weirdly sweet in a way
antisthenes 8y ago
What a strange human custom. If I've made the effort of traveling to a destination, the last thing on my mind would be to much more more I would enjoy it after I was made to jump these hoops by a power tripping gatekeeper. It wouldn't ruin my day, but it won't make me feel better - that's certain.
- rococode 8y ago
  I think the "enjoyment" doesn't come from thinking that you passed some test, but rather, that you were allowed in while (it's implied that) others might not be let in. It makes it feel a little more exclusive, like you belong to some special privileged group.